Dose of Discovery

Episode 16: Low-Cost Strategies to Reduce Emergency Cesarean Delays in Liberia

Dr. Cynthia Arslanian-Engoren and Dr. Milo Engoren studied whether body mass index influences survival after sepsis. Analyzing data from more than 20,000 patients, they found BMI had only a minimal association with 90-day mortality. The findings suggest overall health and nutritional status matter more than body size alone.Published in Heart & Lung.

Episode 15: Improving Emergency Cesarean Response Times in Low-Resource Settings

Dr. HaEun Lee and Dr. Jody Lori studied how low-cost strategies can reduce delays in emergency cesarean sections in Liberia. Using a mobile referral system and a midwife-led triage program, decision-to-incision times dropped from nearly three hours to under one hour.Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, October 2025.

Episode 14: Chemotherapy Schedules and Peripheral Neuropathy in Young Women With Breast Cancer

Dr. Robert Knoerl studied how chemotherapy schedules affect peripheral neuropathy in young women receiving paclitaxel. While symptoms increased in both weekly and dose-dense treatments, women receiving dose-dense therapy reported more severe numbness and tingling, underscoring the need for early monitoring and symptom management.Published in the European Journal of Cancer Care, September 2025.

Episode 13: Patterns of Nicotine, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use Among U.S. Youth and Young Adults

Dr. Rebecca Evans-Polce, Dr. Jessica Mongilio, Dr. Sean Esteban McCabe, and Dr. Phil Veliz from the U-M School of Nursing identified six patterns of nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis use among 8,000 youth and young adults.Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, November 2025.

Episode 12: Intimate Partner Violence, Stress, and Perinatal Loss Among Black Women

Dr. Jeri Antilla, Dr. Amy Buckenmeyer, Dr. Linda DiClemente, and student researcher Madeline Carlin from the U-M School of Nursing explored how violence, stress, and unsafe conditions affect Black women who experience perinatal loss.Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, October 2025.

Episode 11: Perceived Choice and Dementia Symptom Recognition in Caregivers

Sumiyyah Zimami, Dr. Hala Darwish, and Dr. Deanna Marriott from the U-M School of Nursing found that caregivers who feel they have a choice to provide care and recognize dementia symptoms report more positive caregiving experiences.Published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias.

Episode 10: Postpartum Contraception

Dr. Julie Maslowsky, professor at the U-M School of Nursing, studied postpartum contraception use among over 5,000 teen mothers. She found that clinic and home visits significantly increased the use of effective birth control — especially IUDs and implants. The research also uncovered racial disparities and the impact of stress.Published in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, October 2025

Episode 9: Spousal Caregiving and Dementia

Dr. Florence Johnson examined how spousal caregiving for people with dementia affects mental health. In a study of over 2,000 caregivers, she found that increased caregiving hours were linked to more depressive symptoms. Among African American caregivers, symptoms actually decreased.Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, October 2025.

Episode 8: How Natural Environments Affect Brain Health in Older Mexican Americans

Dr. Hala Darwish studied how exposure to natural environments like tree cover and green spaces affects brain health in older Mexican Americans. Her findings reveal a strong connection between greenery and better cognitive performance, especially in women, with implications for equity and urban planning.In press with the Journal of Aging and Health.

Episode 7: Fatigue Among Hotel Workers

Dr. Marie-Anne Rosemberg, associate professor at the U-M School of Nursing, surveyed more than 500 hotel workers in Michigan to examine the toll of nonstandard work schedules. Her team found that long hours, night shifts, and unpaid overtime were linked to poor sleep, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.Published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, October 2025.